SCGN Launches Publications to Enhance Corporate Governance

The Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN) launched two publications aimed at enhancing corporate governance, sustainability reporting, and accountability among Nigerian businesses at the 2026 Annual Corporate Governance Conference held in Victoria Island, Lagos. The publications are titled Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting in Nigeria and the 30th edition of the Journal of Corporate Governance.

The conference's theme was “Artificial Intelligence, Power and Accountability: The New Architecture of Corporate Governance,” focusing on emerging governance challenges and the impact of technological advancements on corporate leadership. Mrs Ben-Willie Osepiri, a board member of the Rivers State Internal Revenue Service, reviewed the publications, stating they are significant contributions to improving governance standards.

The report Corporate Governance and Sustainability Reporting in Nigeria evaluates governance and sustainability disclosures among the 30 most capitalized companies on the Nigerian Exchange, analyzing their 2025 reporting practices and trends from 2021 to 2025, including areas such as board oversight and women's representation on corporate boards.